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Curry Chicken and Cauliflower in a Crock-Pot
This is a simple and delicious slow-cooker meal using prepared curry powder as the main spice. You could substitute other vegetables (potatoes would work well), and/or omit the chicken for a vegetarian meal, but keep the cauliflower as it tastes delicious bathed in curry.
Chicken Breasts - 2-3 lbs, cut [...]
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I really really wanted to add cheese to this delicious dish, but I resisted the urge because the original recipe from CrockTease, lamented the common American tendency to “strangle” artichokes in cheese and butter. Not wanting to be an ugly American, I abstained from my cheese urge and I am glad I did.
In the light [...]
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This is a super-easy weekday meal that you can start before you head off to work, using frozen chicken and prepared BBQ sauce, or on a busy weekend when you don’t have time too cook. It takes about 5 minutes to toss all of the ingredients into the pot and when you come home (don’t [...]
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Ok it’s been back to work for me and thus the time I have to cook is decreased considerably. Hello, Crock-Pot, whom I have been ignoring a bit lately, in favor of grilling. Crock-Pots are great for summer too though, keeping the kitchen nice and cool as the wonderful smells drift through the air.
You may [...]
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This delicious change-of pace is a Greek variation based on Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Italian Cheeses and Artichokes, which I really enjoyed for flavor and ease of preparation. The Greek version is just as tasty but totally different, with the spinach, onions and feta blending perfectly together, complimenting the chicken flavor, and keeping it very [...]
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This simple and delicious meal is perfect for a quick grilled dinner. The basic marinade can be used on a variety of meats and cuts for a strong oregano-based Mediterranean flavor. I was originally going to make chicken kebabs but laziness got the best of me and I decided to grill/stir-fry marinated chicken pieces in [...]
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A stir-fry meal is a surprisingly easy, and has always been one of my favorite weeknight family staples because you can usually get from cutting board to plate in about 30 minutes; much less if you use frozen vegetables.
And, it’s fairly healthy — mainly just meat and vegetables, and the sauce should not contain too [...]
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Sometimes you want something a little different on the grill — easy, not too expensive, and quick too. This recipe for grilled stuffed chicken breasts is a simple change of pace using a prepared blend of Italian cheeses (parmesan, mozzarella, asiago, romano, provolone and fontina), a jar of artichokes, and basil. It’s just a few [...]
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These Asian-flavored kebabs are a nice change of pace from the usual burgers and hotdogs, and healthier too.
With peppers, onions and mushrooms, it’s a complete quick meal in a few simple steps. You can easily add some matching sides — like cold sesame noodles, Asian coleslaw or plain rice — and you’ll have a [...]
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These fajitas are easy to prepare and the sauce is very tasty. You could cook it in a regular heavy pan, but the long simmering seems to make the flavor deeper and the meat is very tender. Plus, the slow-cooker is a flexible option for busy days, parties and pot-lucks.
This fajita recipe is largely inspired [...]
